With Respect to Their Sampling Procedures, Masters and Johnson

question 40

Multiple Choice

With respect to their sampling procedures, Masters and Johnson:

• A)studied the same males who participated in the Kinsey studies.
• B)assumed that random sampling was necessary.
• C)failed to use a random sample of the population of the United States.
• D)recruited participants exclusively from the special populations of their interest.

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Definitions:

Statistically Significant Population

A population size or characteristic in which differences or effects observed are unlikely to be due to chance, typically determined through statistical tests.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, used in research to draw conclusions about the population as a whole.

Random Sample

A method of selecting a sample from a population in which each individual has an equal probability of being chosen.

Public Pension System

A government-established program designed to provide retirement income to individuals who have contributed to the system during their working years.